DVD
Three thousand years of longing / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures presents ; written by George Miller & Augusta Gore ; produced by Doug Mitchell, George Miller ; directed by George Miller.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : MGM, [2022]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2022. Based upon the short story "The djinn in the nightingale's eye" by A.S. Byatt. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, John Seale; music by Tom Holkenborg |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Pia Thunderbolt, Berk Ozturk, Anthony Moisset, Alyla Browne, Peter Bertoni, Lianne MacKessy. |
| Summary, etc.: | While attending a conference in Istanbul, Dr. Alithea Binnie happens to encounter a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. This presents two problems: first, she doubts that he's real, and second, because she's a scholar of story and mythology, she knows all the cautionary tales of wishes gone wrong. The djinn pleads his case by telling her fantastical stories of his past. Eventually, she's beguiled and makes a wish that surprises them both. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. Rating: R; for some sexual content, graphic nudity and brief violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1; Dolby digital 5.1; wide screen; described video. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Women scholars > Drama. Jinn > Drama. Wishes > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Fantasy films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
Available copies
- 30 of 31 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockville Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 31 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Public Library | DVD T 1530 (Text) | 34035154208652 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
While attending a conference in Istanbul, Dr. Alithea Binnie happens to encounter a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. This presents two problems: first, she doubts that he's real, and second, because she's a scholar of story and mythology, she knows all the cautionary tales of wishes gone wrong. The djinn pleads his case by telling her fantastical stories of his past. Eventually, she's beguiled and makes a wish that surprises them both.
